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INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (IDC)

ADMINISTRATOR - TIRISANO CONSTRUCTION FUND

Job number IDC00822

Contract Type Fixed Term Contract (36 months)

Posting End Date 2 Oct 2026

Region Gauteng

IDC Job Grade A Band

Synopsis

To support Team by providing efficient administrative support in the day-to-day operations and reporting on the Tirisano Construction Fund (TCF) Programmes.

Background of the Tirisano Construction Fund

Seven Construction Companies entered a Settlement Agreement with the South African government to establish the Tirisano Construction Fund. The Fund is constituted as a Trust and the Trustees are designated by seven construction companies and Government, plus a Trustee from SAFCEC - as outlined in the Settlement Agreement.

The Settlement Agreement stipulates that the construction companies should collectively contribute R1.5 billion over 12 years (an average of R125 million per annum). The funds will be used for social and economic benefit to the construction industry, in seven programmes as follows:

Enterprise Development Programme (EDP): the development and promotion of construction firms owned and managed by Black People through, for example, providing working capital at concessional rates;
Engineering Bursaries Programme (EBP): providing bursaries to previously disadvantaged persons studying engineering, building science or quantity surveying at a tertiary institution, principally based on mentorship programs guaranteeing future employment for such previously disadvantaged persons in the Construction Companies, to the extent feasible at the time;
Construction Occupations Development Programme (CODP): providing bursaries to previously disadvantaged persons being trained as artisans and/or the equivalent level of construction occupations, principally based on mentorship programs guaranteeing future employment for such previously disadvantaged persons in the Construction Companies, to the extent feasible at the time;
Basic Education Programme (BEP): supporting and enhancing mathematics and science education at public schools;
Social Infrastructure Programme (SIP): promoting social and economic welfare, including funding social infrastructure build programs for student accommodation, health clinics, rural bridges and sports fields at public schools;
Technical Capacity Programme (TCP): funding the appointment of professionals to provide the Government with engineering, project management and other services that assist the Government (and local government), and strengthen its capacity, to design, construct, operate and maintain public infrastructure through, amongst others, the secondment of skilled personnel from organisations operating in RSA; and
Professionalising Engineering Practitioners Programme (PEPP): through funding the relevant training academies and/or mentoring institutions which provide a structured development program for graduate engineers, to facilitate such engineers' registration by the Engineering Council of South Africa as "professional engineers" in terms of the Engineering Profession Act No. 46 of 2000.

Job Description

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Internal / Operational Processes

Facilitating TCF SAP information.
Assist team in receiving, registering and organising applications to TCF Bid Windows, recruitment and other procurement.
Assist team in screening applications for administrative and technical compliance.
Assist in maintenance of pipeline status of applications, tracking and variance reporting to CEO and other senior managers.
Assist in writing acknowledgements, acceptance for DD and rejection letters to conclude Bid Windows.
Directly engaging with TCF Team to ensure that all documentation is on record and administration is up to date.
Directly engaging with TCF consultants to ensure that all documentation is on record and administration is up to date.
Being a conduit between TCF service providers and the relevant stakeholders.
Ensure the integrity of the fund information.
Timeous and accurate maintenance of the database of all projects in the Fund Portfolio.
Ensure the execution of all administrative tasks of the funds managed by the programme.
Support technical teams in Scoring of applications to Tirisano Programmes.
Attend meetings as required by the CEO or other managers.
Ensure that all correspondence is generated and records are kept in accordance with the IDC Processes.
To ensure that all data capturing requirements are appropriately carried out
To ensure both manual and electronic filing are effectively and efficiently carried out.
Liaise with various stakeholders on administrative issues relating to the Fund.
Attend construction site visits where required and support the team in reconciliation of expense claims and/or follow up administration.
Assist in tracking and regularly report TCF Consultant Payments (Salaries and Travel Claims) to CEO and other managers.
Tracking and regularly report TCF Disbursements of all programmes to CEO and other managers.
Tracking and ensuring up-to-date repositories of TCF documents on Teams Portal (agreements, board resolutions and the like).

Customer Focus & Stakeholder Management

Customer / Stakeholder Centricity

Contribute to good relationships with TCF stakeholders
Manage and enhance the levels of service and communication to ensure the provision of client service excellence.

Learning, Leadership & People Growth

Manage own development to enhance own competencies

Qualification and Experience

QUALIFICATIONS

Diploma in Financial Management or similar
Bookkeeping Diploma

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

2-5 years related experience of administering a programme
Strong administration and bookkeeping skills
Basic understanding of financial statements
Ability to engage with stakeholders across all levels

Roles and Responsibilities

TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

Financial acumen
Risk identification and mitigation as relevant to job level
Stakeholder engagement and customer focus
Planning and organising

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

Excellent emotional intelligence
Ability to take accountability and responsibility
Presentation and communication skills
Negotiation skills
Relationship Building and Networking skills
Persuading and Influencing skills
Leading and Co-ordinating
Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills
Excellent attention to detail

IDC is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. In accordance

with the employment equity plan of the IDC and its employment equity goals

and targets, preference may be given, but not limited to candidates from underrepresented designated groups

PLEASE APPLY HERE

ADMINISTRATOR - TIRISANO CONSTRUCTION FUND

Job number IDC00822

Contract Type Fixed Term Contract (36 months)

Posting End Date 2 Oct 2026

Region Gauteng

IDC Job Grade A Band

Synopsis

To support Team by providing efficient administrative support in the day-to-day operations and reporting on the Tirisano Construction Fund (TCF) Programmes.

Background of the Tirisano Construction Fund

Enterprise Development Programme (EDP): the development and promotion of construction firms owned and managed by Black People through, for example, providing working capital at concessional rates;
Engineering Bursaries Programme (EBP): providing bursaries to previously disadvantaged persons studying engineering, building science or quantity surveying at a tertiary institution, principally based on mentorship programs guaranteeing future employment for such previously disadvantaged persons in the Construction Companies, to the extent feasible at the time;
Construction Occupations Development Programme (CODP): providing bursaries to previously disadvantaged persons being trained as artisans and/or the equivalent level of construction occupations, principally based on mentorship programs guaranteeing future employment for such previously disadvantaged persons in the Construction Companies, to the extent feasible at the time;
Basic Education Programme (BEP): supporting and enhancing mathematics and science education at public schools;
Social Infrastructure Programme (SIP): promoting social and economic welfare, including funding social infrastructure build programs for student accommodation, health clinics, rural bridges and sports fields at public schools;
Technical Capacity Programme (TCP): funding the appointment of professionals to provide the Government with engineering, project management and other services that assist the Government (and local government), and strengthen its capacity, to design, construct, operate and maintain public infrastructure through, amongst others, the secondment of skilled personnel from organisations operating in RSA; and
Professionalising Engineering Practitioners Programme (PEPP): through funding the relevant training academies and/or mentoring institutions which provide a structured development program for graduate engineers, to facilitate such engineers' registration by the Engineering Council of South Africa as "professional engineers" in terms of the Engineering Profession Act No. 46 of 2000.

Job Description

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Internal / Operational Processes

Facilitating TCF SAP information.
Assist team in receiving, registering and organising applications to TCF Bid Windows, recruitment and other procurement.
Assist team in screening applications for administrative and technical compliance.
Assist in maintenance of pipeline status of applications, tracking and variance reporting to CEO and other senior managers.
Assist in writing acknowledgements, acceptance for DD and rejection letters to conclude Bid Windows.
Directly engaging with TCF Team to ensure that all documentation is on record and administration is up to date.
Directly engaging with TCF consultants to ensure that all documentation is on record and administration is up to date.
Being a conduit between TCF service providers and the relevant stakeholders.
Ensure the integrity of the fund information.
Timeous and accurate maintenance of the database of all projects in the Fund Portfolio.
Ensure the execution of all administrative tasks of the funds managed by the programme.
Support technical teams in Scoring of applications to Tirisano Programmes.
Attend meetings as required by the CEO or other managers.
Ensure that all correspondence is generated and records are kept in accordance with the IDC Processes.
To ensure that all data capturing requirements are appropriately carried out
To ensure both manual and electronic filing are effectively and efficiently carried out.
Liaise with various stakeholders on administrative issues relating to the Fund.
Attend construction site visits where required and support the team in reconciliation of expense claims and/or follow up administration.
Assist in tracking and regularly report TCF Consultant Payments (Salaries and Travel Claims) to CEO and other managers.
Tracking and regularly report TCF Disbursements of all programmes to CEO and other managers.
Tracking and ensuring up-to-date repositories of TCF documents on Teams Portal (agreements, board resolutions and the like).

Customer Focus & Stakeholder Management

Customer / Stakeholder Centricity

Contribute to good relationships with TCF stakeholders
Manage and enhance the levels of service and communication to ensure the provision of client service excellence.

Learning, Leadership & People Growth

Manage own development to enhance own competencies

Qualification and Experience

QUALIFICATIONS

Diploma in Financial Management or similar
Bookkeeping Diploma

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

2-5 years related experience of administering a programme
Strong administration and bookkeeping skills
Basic understanding of financial statements
Ability to engage with stakeholders across all levels

Roles and Responsibilities

TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

Financial acumen
Risk identification and mitigation as relevant to job level
Stakeholder engagement and customer focus
Planning and organising

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

Excellent emotional intelligence
Ability to take accountability and responsibility
Presentation and communication skills
Negotiation skills
Relationship Building and Networking skills
Persuading and Influencing skills
Leading and Co-ordinating
Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills
Excellent attention to detail

IDC is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. In accordance

with the employment equity plan of the IDC and its employment equity goals

and targets, preference may be given, but not limited to candidates from underrepresented designated groups

PLEASE APPLY HERE

SENIOR MANAGER: ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (EDP) - TIRISANO CONSTRUCTION FUND

IDC is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of the IDC and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but not limited to candidates from underrepresented designated groups.

Job number IDC00820

Contract Type Fixed Term Contract (36 months)

Posting End Date 2 Oct 2026

Region Gauteng

IDC Job Grade M Band

Synopsis

The EDP Senior Manager is accountable for the end-to-end management and continued development of TCF’s Enterprise Development Programme across Bid Windows; new, active and legacy portfolios. The role integrates programme strategy and governance, programme entry and funding, contractor development, loan and portfolio management, recovery and legal matters, and programme reporting and financial control.

Operating within a small TCF team, the EDP Senior Manager is expected to combine senior judgement and governance accountability with hands-on portfolio control and delivery. The Senior Manager leads the Primary Specialist and Targeted Specialist resources, coordinates appropriate support from the TCF Administrator and other IDC/TCF functions, and establishes fit-for-purpose systems, processes and support arrangements as the programme evolves.

Background of the Tirisano Construction Fund

Enterprise Development Programme (EDP): the development and promotion of construction firms owned and managed by Black People through, for example, providing working capital at concessional rates;
Engineering Bursaries Programme (EBP): providing bursaries to previously disadvantaged persons studying engineering, building science or quantity surveying at a tertiary institution, principally based on mentorship programs guaranteeing future employment for such previously disadvantaged persons in the Construction Companies, to the extent feasible at the time;
Construction Occupations Development Programme (CODP): providing bursaries to previously disadvantaged persons being trained as artisans and/or the equivalent level of construction occupations, principally based on mentorship programs guaranteeing future employment for such previously disadvantaged persons in the Construction Companies, to the extent feasible at the time;
Basic Education Programme (BEP): supporting and enhancing mathematics and science education at public schools;
Social Infrastructure Programme (SIP): promoting social and economic welfare, including funding social infrastructure build programs for student accommodation, health clinics, rural bridges and sports fields at public schools;
Technical Capacity Programme (TCP): funding the appointment of professionals to provide the Government with engineering, project management and other services that assist the Government (and local government), and strengthen its capacity, to design, construct, operate and maintain public infrastructure through, amongst others, the secondment of skilled personnel from organisations operating in RSA; and
Professionalising Engineering Practitioners Programme (PEPP): through funding the relevant training academies and/or mentoring institutions which provide a structured development program for graduate engineers, to facilitate such engineers' registration by the Engineering Council of South Africa as "professional engineers" in terms of the Engineering Profession Act No. 46 of 2000.

Job Description

1. Programme Strategy, Governance & Development

Own and implement the EDP strategy, operating model, annual priorities, governance framework, controls, budget and programme performance.
Translate TCF decisions into practical programme action; maintain an integrated view of portfolio performance, risk, resources and emerging priorities.
Develop and refine programme systems, procedures, templates, controls and improvement initiatives using implementation experience and lessons learned.

2. Programme Entry, Evaluation & Funding

Lead EDP Bid Window 5 implementation.
Coordinate multidisciplinary assessments, site and specialist inputs, risk evaluation, funding recommendations, approval documentation, contracting, conditions precedent, onboarding and disbursement readiness.
Ensure evaluation and funding decisions are properly documented, defensible and implemented in accordance with approved mandates and governance requirements.

3. Contractor Development, Project Performance & Specialist Support

Maintain effective oversight of participating contractors, supported by the Primary Specialist as the principal contractor-facing professional resource.
Review contractor project, commercial, operational and capability performance; identify material risks, development needs, PIP actions and required interventions.
Appoint, direct and manage Primary and Targeted Specialist resources within approved scopes, budgets and deliverables; assess the quality and effectiveness of specialist interventions.

4. Loan Portfolio Monitoring & Financial Risk

Own the consolidated financial and portfolio position across active and legacy EDP loans, including amounts due and received, arrears, balances, repayment and settlement compliance, cash-flow information and overall exposure.
Develop and maintain appropriate portfolio dashboards, risk and action records; investigate exceptions and determine follow-up, intervention or escalation.
Coordinate routine SAP/Finance information and administrative support through the TCF Administrator and relevant IDC functions, while retaining responsibility for analysis, reconciliation and action.

5. Recovery, Restructuring & Legal Management

Assess distressed and defaulting accounts and determine proportionate recovery, restructuring, settlement or enforcement strategies, taking account of programme objectives, affordability, legal risk and recovery prospects.
Manage attorney and legal-service-provider engagements, instructions, litigation and enforcement progress, security or asset-recovery processes, legal costs and required governance approvals.
Negotiate or coordinate repayment and settlement arrangements and monitor compliance;

6. Programme Reporting, Records & Financial Control

Prepare and present decision-ready management, CEO and Trustee reporting, annual-report inputs, programme-impact information
Maintain complete, accurate and auditable programme records and ensure appropriate audit, compliance and FICA
Control EDP programme expenditure and coordinate consultant, specialist and legal invoices,

Qualification and Experience

QUALIFICATIONS (Formal qualifications)

Relevant Postgraduate qualification in commerce, finance, business, engineering, construction management, quantity surveying, project management or a related field.
Masters in business, finance, project/programme management or a related discipline will be an advantage.
Relevant professional registration or recognised professional membership will be an advantage.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Minimum 8–10 years’ relevant professional experience, including at least 3 years in a senior management, programme leadership or portfolio-management role.
Strong knowledge and practical understanding of the construction and contractor environment, including contractor business models, project delivery, cashflow and payment cycles, commercial and contractual risk, and the challenges affecting developing contractors.
Relevant experience across contractor or enterprise development, development finance, SME funding, construction/infrastructure programmes and/or investment or loan portfolio management. A combination of these areas is preferred; experience in every area is not essential.
Strong practical understanding of funding and portfolio management, including financial assessment, due diligence, loan performance, arrears, restructuring, recoveries and post-investment monitoring.
Experience managing or contributing to structured programme entry, application and evaluation processes, due diligence, funding or investment recommendations, contracting and post-investment or portfolio monitoring.
Strong governance and stakeholder-management experience, including executive and/or Trustee reporting, financial oversight, audit and compliance, and effective engagement with legal, financial, commercial and technical advisers.
Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary resources, interpret complex construction, financial, legal and programme information, and balance contractor development and sustainability with funding discipline, portfolio risk and governance requirements.

Roles and Responsibilities

TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

Programme and portfolio management, governance, risk and control.
Strong construction and contractor-business literacy, including understanding of project delivery, commercial performance, cash flow, payment cycles, contractual risk and contractor operating challenges.
Financial and credit analysis, loan monitoring, cash-flow assessment and portfolio risk management.
Funding assessment and due diligence, evaluation processes, contracting and implementation controls.
Arrears management, restructuring, recoveries and settlement negotiation, including effective management of legal processes and professional advisers.
Contractor development, performance monitoring and appropriate developmental interventions.
Management information, monitoring and impact reporting, including dashboards, decision papers and Trustee reporting.
Clear, high-quality written analysis, recommendations, memoranda, executive submissions and presentations.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

High professional integrity, sound judgement and strong governance ethics.
Strategic and systems thinking combined with practical delivery discipline.
Analytical, decisive and comfortable managing ambiguity, competing priorities and distressed situations.
Strong leadership, negotiation, communication and stakeholder-management capability.
Able to work independently and collaboratively in a small, multidisciplinary team.
Commercially pragmatic while maintaining the developmental objectives and fiduciary responsibilities of the Fund.

IDC is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. In accordance

with the employment equity plan of the IDC and its employment equity goals

and targets, preference may be given, but not limited to candidates from underrepresented designated groups

PLEASE APPLY HERE

SENIOR MANAGER: ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (EDP) - TIRISANO CONSTRUCTION FUND

Job number IDC00820

Contract Type Fixed Term Contract (36 months)

Posting End Date 2 Oct 2026

Region Gauteng

IDC Job Grade M Band

Synopsis

Background of the Tirisano Construction Fund

Enterprise Development Programme (EDP): the development and promotion of construction firms owned and managed by Black People through, for example, providing working capital at concessional rates;
Engineering Bursaries Programme (EBP): providing bursaries to previously disadvantaged persons studying engineering, building science or quantity surveying at a tertiary institution, principally based on mentorship programs guaranteeing future employment for such previously disadvantaged persons in the Construction Companies, to the extent feasible at the time;
Construction Occupations Development Programme (CODP): providing bursaries to previously disadvantaged persons being trained as artisans and/or the equivalent level of construction occupations, principally based on mentorship programs guaranteeing future employment for such previously disadvantaged persons in the Construction Companies, to the extent feasible at the time;
Basic Education Programme (BEP): supporting and enhancing mathematics and science education at public schools;
Social Infrastructure Programme (SIP): promoting social and economic welfare, including funding social infrastructure build programs for student accommodation, health clinics, rural bridges and sports fields at public schools;
Technical Capacity Programme (TCP): funding the appointment of professionals to provide the Government with engineering, project management and other services that assist the Government (and local government), and strengthen its capacity, to design, construct, operate and maintain public infrastructure through, amongst others, the secondment of skilled personnel from organisations operating in RSA; and
Professionalising Engineering Practitioners Programme (PEPP): through funding the relevant training academies and/or mentoring institutions which provide a structured development program for graduate engineers, to facilitate such engineers' registration by the Engineering Council of South Africa as "professional engineers" in terms of the Engineering Profession Act No. 46 of 2000.

Job Description

1. Programme Strategy, Governance & Development

Own and implement the EDP strategy, operating model, annual priorities, governance framework, controls, budget and programme performance.
Translate TCF decisions into practical programme action; maintain an integrated view of portfolio performance, risk, resources and emerging priorities.
Develop and refine programme systems, procedures, templates, controls and improvement initiatives using implementation experience and lessons learned.

2. Programme Entry, Evaluation & Funding

Lead EDP Bid Window 5 implementation.
Coordinate multidisciplinary assessments, site and specialist inputs, risk evaluation, funding recommendations, approval documentation, contracting, conditions precedent, onboarding and disbursement readiness.
Ensure evaluation and funding decisions are properly documented, defensible and implemented in accordance with approved mandates and governance requirements.

3. Contractor Development, Project Performance & Specialist Support

Maintain effective oversight of participating contractors, supported by the Primary Specialist as the principal contractor-facing professional resource.
Review contractor project, commercial, operational and capability performance; identify material risks, development needs, PIP actions and required interventions.
Appoint, direct and manage Primary and Targeted Specialist resources within approved scopes, budgets and deliverables; assess the quality and effectiveness of specialist interventions.

4. Loan Portfolio Monitoring & Financial Risk

Own the consolidated financial and portfolio position across active and legacy EDP loans, including amounts due and received, arrears, balances, repayment and settlement compliance, cash-flow information and overall exposure.
Develop and maintain appropriate portfolio dashboards, risk and action records; investigate exceptions and determine follow-up, intervention or escalation.
Coordinate routine SAP/Finance information and administrative support through the TCF Administrator and relevant IDC functions, while retaining responsibility for analysis, reconciliation and action.

5. Recovery, Restructuring & Legal Management

Assess distressed and defaulting accounts and determine proportionate recovery, restructuring, settlement or enforcement strategies, taking account of programme objectives, affordability, legal risk and recovery prospects.
Manage attorney and legal-service-provider engagements, instructions, litigation and enforcement progress, security or asset-recovery processes, legal costs and required governance approvals.
Negotiate or coordinate repayment and settlement arrangements and monitor compliance;

6. Programme Reporting, Records & Financial Control

Prepare and present decision-ready management, CEO and Trustee reporting, annual-report inputs, programme-impact information
Maintain complete, accurate and auditable programme records and ensure appropriate audit, compliance and FICA
Control EDP programme expenditure and coordinate consultant, specialist and legal invoices,

Qualification and Experience

QUALIFICATIONS (Formal qualifications)

Relevant Postgraduate qualification in commerce, finance, business, engineering, construction management, quantity surveying, project management or a related field.
Masters in business, finance, project/programme management or a related discipline will be an advantage.
Relevant professional registration or recognised professional membership will be an advantage.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Minimum 8–10 years’ relevant professional experience, including at least 3 years in a senior management, programme leadership or portfolio-management role.
Strong knowledge and practical understanding of the construction and contractor environment, including contractor business models, project delivery, cashflow and payment cycles, commercial and contractual risk, and the challenges affecting developing contractors.
Relevant experience across contractor or enterprise development, development finance, SME funding, construction/infrastructure programmes and/or investment or loan portfolio management. A combination of these areas is preferred; experience in every area is not essential.
Strong practical understanding of funding and portfolio management, including financial assessment, due diligence, loan performance, arrears, restructuring, recoveries and post-investment monitoring.
Experience managing or contributing to structured programme entry, application and evaluation processes, due diligence, funding or investment recommendations, contracting and post-investment or portfolio monitoring.
Strong governance and stakeholder-management experience, including executive and/or Trustee reporting, financial oversight, audit and compliance, and effective engagement with legal, financial, commercial and technical advisers.
Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary resources, interpret complex construction, financial, legal and programme information, and balance contractor development and sustainability with funding discipline, portfolio risk and governance requirements.

Roles and Responsibilities

TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

Programme and portfolio management, governance, risk and control.
Strong construction and contractor-business literacy, including understanding of project delivery, commercial performance, cash flow, payment cycles, contractual risk and contractor operating challenges.
Financial and credit analysis, loan monitoring, cash-flow assessment and portfolio risk management.
Funding assessment and due diligence, evaluation processes, contracting and implementation controls.
Arrears management, restructuring, recoveries and settlement negotiation, including effective management of legal processes and professional advisers.
Contractor development, performance monitoring and appropriate developmental interventions.
Management information, monitoring and impact reporting, including dashboards, decision papers and Trustee reporting.
Clear, high-quality written analysis, recommendations, memoranda, executive submissions and presentations.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

High professional integrity, sound judgement and strong governance ethics.
Strategic and systems thinking combined with practical delivery discipline.
Analytical, decisive and comfortable managing ambiguity, competing priorities and distressed situations.
Strong leadership, negotiation, communication and stakeholder-management capability.
Able to work independently and collaboratively in a small, multidisciplinary team.
Commercially pragmatic while maintaining the developmental objectives and fiduciary responsibilities of the Fund.

IDC is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. In accordance

with the employment equity plan of the IDC and its employment equity goals

and targets, preference may be given, but not limited to candidates from underrepresented designated groups

PLEASE APPLY HERE

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER - TIRISANO CONSTRUCTION FUND

Job number IDC00821

Contract Type Fixed Term Contract (36 months)

Posting End Date 2 Oct 2026

Region Gauteng

IDC Job Grade M Band

Synopsis

The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for three (3) of the seven (7) programmes, SIP, TCP and PEPP. The Senior Project Manager will be accountable for the end-to-end management and continued development of the programmes across Bid Windows; new, active and legacy portfolios. The role integrates programme strategy and governance, programme entry and grant funding, and programme reporting and financial control.

Operating within a small TCF team, the Senior Project Manager is expected to combine senior judgement and governance accountability with hands-on portfolio control and delivery.

Background of the Tirisano Construction Fund

Enterprise Development Programme (EDP): the development and promotion of construction firms owned and managed by Black People through, for example, providing working capital at concessional rates;
Engineering Bursaries Programme (EBP): providing bursaries to previously disadvantaged persons studying engineering, building science or quantity surveying at a tertiary institution, principally based on mentorship programs guaranteeing future employment for such previously disadvantaged persons in the Construction Companies, to the extent feasible at the time;
Construction Occupations Development Programme (CODP): providing bursaries to previously disadvantaged persons being trained as artisans and/or the equivalent level of construction occupations, principally based on mentorship programs guaranteeing future employment for such previously disadvantaged persons in the Construction Companies, to the extent feasible at the time;
Basic Education Programme (BEP): supporting and enhancing mathematics and science education at public schools;
Social Infrastructure Programme (SIP): promoting social and economic welfare, including funding social infrastructure build programs for student accommodation, health clinics, rural bridges and sports fields at public schools;
Technical Capacity Programme (TCP): funding the appointment of professionals to provide the Government with engineering, project management and other services that assist the Government (and local government), and strengthen its capacity, to design, construct, operate and maintain public infrastructure through, amongst others, the secondment of skilled personnel from organisations operating in RSA; and
Professionalising Engineering Practitioners Programme (PEPP): through funding the relevant training academies and/or mentoring institutions which provide a structured development program for graduate engineers, to facilitate such engineers' registration by the Engineering Council of South Africa as "professional engineers" in terms of the Engineering Profession Act No. 46 of 2000.

Job Description

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and/or refine all aspects of Programme Management (including Bid Windows, project execution and close out) for programmes 5, 6 and 7 (SIP, TCP and PEPP);

Manage contracting and execute tight contracts management controls (incl. all aspects of procurement as required by IDC and/or Board);

Develop and implement operational systems, processes and procedures for efficient management of the Fund:

Develop and implement suitable processes and systems to conduct pragmatic project and programme monitoring and reporting;

Manage the Consultants to the technical work streams, including:

Set and agree performance targets for all obligations;
Define and conclude contracts and/or other agreements (e.g. Service-level agreements), scrutinise submitted payment certificates before recommending for signature by the CEO and subsequent payment by the IDC, for selected beneficiaries of funding under programmes and based on achievement of contractual milestones;
Conduct site visits and provide leadership in investigations, ensuring the implementation of all site technical, quality, health and safety protocols to prevent incidents and ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, required quality and without incident;
Conduct site team reviews, identify trends and ensure action on all non-conformances;
Ensure proper close-outs of project (formally) and write and distribute the report with lessons learnt, ensuring that all costs and outstanding issues are concluded.

Contribute to the Annual Plan and Annual Report as well as any other reports required by the Trustees and the CEO, for stakeholders;

Ensure legal and financial (incl. auditing) compliance with the relevant legislation;

In support of the CEO, draft reports and executive submissions as required by the IDC, relevant ministries and Trustees for its annual planning and business processes;

Occasionally review the Operational Guidelines adopted by the Trustees and recommend amendments, to ensure more focused and efficient processes and evaluation criteria for each of the Programmes;

Co-ordinate activities of all the internal IDC departments involved with the Trust, the dtic and other key stakeholders.

Qualification and Experience

QUALIFICATIONS

Professionally qualified engineer, quantity surveyor or another construction-related professional field;
o Professional registration will be an advantaged.
Registration as a Project Management Professionals (PMP) or Construction Management Professionals (SACPCMP) will be an advantage;
Post Graduate Qualifications will be an advantage (e.g. an MEng/MBA/MBL).

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

8 to 10 years’ experience within the built environment
All aspects of construction and built-environment activities;
Senior management, preferably also in private sector (e.g. a construction company) would be an advantage;
Project and risk management;
Managing or overseeing social infrastructure projects; and
Dealing with communities, municipalities, provincial and national government.

Roles and Responsibilities

TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

Technical Construction Project Management expertise;
Competent to provide inputs in the adjudication of construction tenders;
Infrastructure monitoring and management experience and expertise;
Competent in Project Risk management;
Business management competence (including private sector);
The ability to lead teams to get projects through conceptualisation and construction;
The ability to do root cause analysis and interventions for projects in distress;
The ability to work as an individual, but also in a complex team environment;

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

High professional integrity, sound judgement and strong governance ethics.
Strategic and systems thinking combined with practical delivery discipline.
Analytical, decisive and comfortable managing ambiguity, competing priorities and distressed situations.
Strong leadership, negotiation, communication and stakeholder-management capability.
Able to work independently and collaboratively in a small, multidisciplinary team.
Commercially pragmatic while maintaining the developmental objectives and fiduciary responsibilities of the Fund.
Impeccable technical report writing skills, with attention to detail.

IDC is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. In accordance

with the employment equity plan of the IDC and its employment equity goals

and targets, preference may be given, but not limited to candidates from underrepresented designated groups

PLEASE APPLY HERE

CORPORATE FINANCE ANALYST / M&A ANALYST

Job number IDC00816

Contract Type Permanent

Posting End Date 27 Sept 2026

Region Gauteng

IDC Job Grade P-Band

Job Description

The M&A Analyst provides analytical and execution support across mergers and acquisitions (M&A), valuations, transaction advisory, and strategic corporate finance activities. The role supports Specialists and Associates throughout the transaction lifecycle and contributes to the delivery of high-quality corporate finance engagements

Qualification and Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• B.com (Hons) Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field

• CA(SA) / CFA, or equivalent professional qualification will be advantageous.

EXPERIENCE:

Completion of articles / a 3 year graduate training programme, or a structured development programme within either of the ff areas:•

Audit firms, Advisory firms, Professional services firms, Private equity firms, Commercial banks, Investment banks, Financial institutions

Minimum relevant experience of 3 years' post articles / graduate training programme in:

• Corporate Finance, Transaction Advisory, Audit and Advisory, Valuations, Due Diligence, Transaction Services, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Financial Services, Financial statement analysis, Budgeting and forecasting, Commercial and business performance analysis, Transaction-related assessments and reporting, Investment case preparation, Presentation development

Transaction & Deal Execution

• Experience supporting end-to-end M&A transactions, including sell-side, divestiture, and strategic advisory engagements.

• Experience assisting with transaction execution, workstream coordination, process management, and stakeholder engagement.

• Exposure to due diligence processes, including data room management, information request tracking, risk identification, and issue escalation.

• Experience working with internal stakeholders and external advisors, including legal, tax, accounting, commercial, and technical specialists.

Financial Modelling & Valuation

• Experience developing and maintaining financial models, including:

• Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Models, Leveraged Buyout (LBO) Models, Merger Models, Scenario and Sensitivity Analysis, Accretion/Dilution Analysis

• Experience applying valuation methodologies, including:

• Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), Comparable Company Analysis, Precedent Transaction Analysis, Sum-of-the-Parts (SOTP) Valuation

• Experience preparing investment cases, transaction rationales, return analyses, synergy assessments, and value creation evaluations.

Financial Analysis Experience

• Experience analysing Financial Statements, Management Accounts, Budgets and Forecasts, Working Capital Requirements, Capital Structures, Debt Capacity, Commercial and Operational Drivers, Transaction-related Financial Information

• Ability to assess financial performance, identify key risks, and support transaction recommendations. Research & Market Analysis Experience

• Experience conducting Industry Research, Company Research, Competitor Analysis, Market and Sector Analysis, Regulatory and Economic Research

• Ability to synthesise findings and translate insights into transaction and strategic recommendations.

Investment Marketing & Presentation Development

• Experience preparing Pitch Books, Teasers, Information Memoranda, Valuation Reports, Investment Papers, Client Presentations, Board and Management Materials

• Demonstrated ability to prepare high-quality client-facing materials that communicate transaction outcomes, risks, opportunities, and recommendations clearly and professionally.

Additional Advantageous Experience

• Exposure to multinational organisations, complex group structures, international secondments, or cross-border transactions.

• Experience operating in fast-paced, deadline-driven transaction environments while managing multiple workstreams simultaneously

Stakeholder & Relationship Management

Research & Market Analysis Experience

Roles and Responsibilities

The key functions of the position include:

Financial / Shareholder Returns

• Mergers & Acquisition - Support end-to-end M&A transactions, including sell-side, divestiture, and strategic advisory mandates.

• Financial Models - Build, review, and maintain detailed financial models, including DCF, LBO, merger, scenario, sensitivity, and accretion/dilution analyses.

• Valuation - Perform valuation work using discounted cash flow, comparable company, precedent transaction, and sum-of-the-parts methodologies.

• Build Investment Case - Assist with building investment cases, transaction rationale, synergy assessments, returns analysis, and value-creation opportunities.

• Financial Analysis - Analyse financial statements, management accounts, forecasts, working capital trends, debt capacity, and key business drivers to support transaction recommendations.

Internal / Operational Processes

• Investment Marketing Material - Prepare pitch books, teasers, information memoranda, valuation reports, investment papers, and client presentations.

• Research - Conduct industry, company, competitor, market, and regulatory research to support divestiture, and strategic advisory

• Due Diligence - Participate in due diligence processes, including data room review, information request tracking, financial analysis, risk identification, and issue escalation.

• Deal Execution - Support transaction execution by preparing process documents, maintaining deal trackers, setting up & managing data rooms, coordinating workstreams, and managing deadlines.

• Manage Advisors - Work with internal teams and external advisors, including legal, tax, accounting, commercial, and technical advisers, to support seamless transaction delivery.

• Maintain Files & Documents - Maintain accurate deal files, research databases, financial model versions, and transaction documentation in line with governance requirements.

Customer Focus & Stakeholder Management

• Presentations - Prepare high-quality client-facing materials that clearly communicate valuation outcomes, deal considerations, risks, opportunities, and recommended next steps.

• Communication - Communicate analysis clearly and professionally to specialist, clients, management teams, and advisers.

• Meeting Preparations & Support - Support client engagements by preparing agendas, briefing notes, meeting packs, follow-up actions, and transaction status updates.

• Professionalism - Demonstrate discretion and professionalism when handling confidential transaction information and sensitive commercial data.

• Networking - Build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and external parties to support timely and accurate transaction execution.

Learning & People Growth

• Self-Development - Manage own development to build deep technical capability in M&A execution, valuation, financial modelling, corporate finance, and transaction advisory. Stay informed on market developments, transaction trends, sector activity, and corporate finance best practice.

• Learning Ability - Learn quickly from specialist and apply feedback to improve analysis, judgement, presentation quality, and commercial insight.

• Initiative - Take ownership of allocated workstreams, deliver high-quality outputs under tight timelines, and proactively flag risks, assumptions, and dependencies.

• High Performance - Contribute to a high-performance team culture through resilience, responsiveness, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Job Requirements

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Advanced Excel and financial modelling capability.

• Scenario analysis and sensitivity modelling.

• Integrated financial model development and model validation.

• Financial and quantitative data analysis.

• Financial statement interpretation and analysis.

• Quality of earnings assessment.

• Working capital analysis.

• Capital structure evaluation.

• Transaction risk identification and assessment.

• Due diligence support and review.

• Market and sector analysis.

• Macroeconomic and regulatory research.

• Identification of market trends and commercial opportunities.

• Data room analysis and review.

• Support for transaction execution and decision-making.

• Advanced PowerPoint presentation development.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Analytical thinking and commercial judgement.

• Strong service orientation.

• Effective communication and collaboration.

• Accountability and execution discipline.

• Resilience and adaptability.

• Professionalism, discretion and confidentiality.

• Continuous improvement mindset

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BUSINESS ANALYST

Job number IDC00806

Contract Type Permanent

Posting End Date 26 Sept 2026

Region Gauteng

IDC Job Grade P-Band

Synopsis

The IDC Dealmakers Programme:

Successful applicants will be trained on the three major aspects of the IDC Due Diligence Process, namely Marketing, Financial and Technical Analysis. The training program involves classroom as well as on the job training.

This position will be permanent and based in Sandton.

Job Description

Qualification and Experience

CA(SA) or CFA or B Eng, BSc Engineering (fields Electrical / Electronics / Chemical / Mechanical / Civil / Mechatronics / Mining / Industrial)
MBA or MBL or post grad commercial qualification will be an added advantage.
Minimum: 3 - 5 years' work experience related to the field of specialised qualification.
Willingness to travel (Driver’s licence will be an added advantage)

Roles and Responsibilities

Completing the prescribed training programme and clearing disciplines in the required time frame of 36 months.
Initial screening of enquiries pertaining to funding application of both new and existing clients.
Conducting initial basic assessments of applications for finance i.e. conducting due diligence investigations for investment decision purposes, with specific reference to the marketing, technical and financial aspects of funding applications.
Preparation of financial projections as one of the outcomes of the due diligence.
Preparation and presentation of reports to investments committees for an investment decision.
Building and maintaining good relationships with clients.
Performing all administrative duties associated with the role.

Job Requirements

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Ability to build and manage relationships

Good written and verbal communication skills

Proficient scheduling and time management skills

Ability to understand and critically analyse numerical data and other sources of information

Ability to liaise and engage with both internal and external stakeholders

Sound work ethics and compliance to confidentiality requirements

Ability to follow through with initiatives and effective prioritisation

Ability to multitask and thrive under work pressure

Ability to work in teams

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCY PROFILE

Be proactive and forward thinking

Working with People

Planning and organising

Coping with Pressures and Setbacks

Attention to detail

Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives

TECHNICAL COMPETENCY

Strong customer service and focus ethos

Deciding and Initiating Action

Relating and Networking

Following Instructions and Procedures

Presenting and Communicating Information

Writing and Reporting

Relationship building

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COMPLIANCE AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MANAGER

Job number IDC00818

Contract Type Permanent

Posting End Date 26 Sept 2026

Region Gauteng

IDC Job Grade M Band

Synopsis

• A permanent position exists at our Head office in Sandton for a Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Manager within the Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Department reporting to the Head of Compliance and Regulatory Affairs

• To support the Head of Compliance and Regulatory Affairs in designing, implementing, managing and continuously improving the IDC Compliance Management System.

• The role provides independent, risk-based second-line oversight, advice, monitoring and reporting on compliance and regulatory risk across the IDC and, where mandated, its subsidiaries.

• It translates the regulatory universe and compliance risk assessments into prioritised compliance plans, validates the design and operating effectiveness of controls, drives timely remediation, strengthens policy governance, and embeds a sustainable culture of ethical and accountable conduct.

Qualification and Experience

•Degree in Law (LLB)

•Postgraduate qualification in Compliance, Risk, Governance, Law or Business Administration will be an advantage.

•Accreditation with the Compliance Institute or meeting the requirements to register with the institute will be an advantage.

•Professional certification in Compliance Management will be an advantage.

•Data Analytics, Privacy or AI Governance certifications will be an advantage.

•8-10 years' experience in Compliance, Governance, Legal, Risk Management, Regulatory Affairs.

•Minimum 5 years’ experience in compliance management

•Computer literacy, MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Compliance Risk Management

•Develop and maintain the compliance management framework, methodologies, policies, standards and procedures.

•Identify, analyse and monitor applicable legislative and regulatory requirements.

•Maintain the regulatory universe and compliance obligations register.

•Facilitate compliance risk assessments across the Corporation.

•Evaluate compliance risks and determine appropriate mitigation strategies.

•Monitor the adequacy and effectiveness of compliance controls.

•Maintain compliance risk management plans and action registers.

•Escalate significant compliance risks and breaches to appropriate governance structures.

•Monitor remediation activities and validate corrective action implementation.

2. Compliance Monitoring and Assurance

•Develop and execute risk-based compliance monitoring plans.

•Conduct compliance reviews, testing and assessments to determine compliance effectiveness.

•Analyse findings and prepare recommendations for management.

•Provide assurance regarding the implementation of regulatory requirements and controls.

•Maintain records and evidence supporting compliance monitoring activities.

•Participate in combined assurance initiatives and coordinate with Internal Audit, Enterprise Risk Management and other assurance providers.

3. Regulatory Change Management

•Monitor changes in legislation, regulations, industry standards and regulatory expectations.

•Assess the impact of regulatory developments on the Corporation.

•Facilitate implementation of regulatory requirements across business areas.

•Provide advisory support regarding new and amended legislation.

•Prepare regulatory impact assessments.

•Monitor implementation progress and compliance readiness.

4. Advisory and Stakeholder Engagement

•Provide compliance and regulatory advice to management and business units

•Support governance committees and management structures through compliance reporting and advisory services.

•Build productive relationships with regulators, stakeholders and assurance providers.

•Provide guidance on emerging regulatory and governance risks.

•Support business initiatives through regulatory analysis and advice.

5. Compliance Awareness and Training

•Develop and implement compliance awareness and training initiatives.

•Facilitate compliance workshops and awareness campaigns.

•Promote a culture of compliance and ethical conduct.

•Develop compliance guidance material and communication content.

•Evaluate effectiveness of training programmes.

6. Digital Compliance

•Support the implementation of digital transformation initiatives within the compliance function.

•Leverage data analytics to improve compliance monitoring and reporting.

•Implement automated compliance monitoring and reporting processes where appropriate.

•Ensure compliance with applicable data governance, privacy and information security requirements.

•Develop and maintain governance controls relating to AI-enabled solutions.

•Assess regulatory and compliance implications of Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies.

•Collaborate with Information Security, Risk, Internal Audit and Technology teams regarding digital and technology governance matters.

7. Governance Reporting

•Prepare compliance reports for management, Executive Committee and Board Committees.

•Report on key regulatory developments, compliance exposures, findings and emerging risks.

•Maintain compliance dashboards and management information.

•Provide insights and trend analysis to facilitate informed decision-making.

8. People Leadership and Capability Development

•Manage and develop direct reports.

•Drive performance management and capability development.

•Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

•Mentor and coach team members.

•Support succession planning and talent development initiatives.

Job Requirements

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCES

Resilience

Decisiveness in Execution

People Engagement

Communication and Engagement

Diverse Stakeholder Management

Teamwork

Innovation

Change leadership

Strategic Thinking

Business Mind Set

TECHNICAL/FUCNTIONAL COMPETENCIES

Compliance Risk Management

Regulatory Compliance Management

Compliance Monitoring and Testing

Governance Reporting

Risk Assessment

Data Analytics

Digital Compliance (Artificial Intelligence & Information Security Awareness)

Stakeholder Engagement

Report Writing and Presentation Skills

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

Results Oriented.

Ethical Commitment

Balanced Judgment and accountable leadership

Relationship Building & Networking

Political Awareness

Ability to work independently and within a team.

Collaboration and Influence

Judgment

Communication

Change agent and strategic thinker

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